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Restauro visibile della Dama
Event

Beyond the portrait

The visibile restoration of the Lady

October 14, 2024 — January 31, 2025
Museo Poldi Pezzoli

A behind-the-scenes story not to be missed!

The Poldi Pezzoli Museum presents a unique event: the “live” restoration of Piero del Pollaiolo’s Portrait of a Young Woman, one of the collection’s most beloved masterpieces. This is a unique opportunity to take a close look at the restoration phases of one of the museum’s most iconic works, directly inside the exhibition rooms.

The “live” restoration


For the first time, restorers will work on the painting in the presence of the public, illustrating the different steps that make up such a complex and fascinating restoration. Visitors will be able to follow the conservation work in real time, appreciating the care and attention required to preserve such an important masterpiece. An extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the behind-the-scenes activities of the museum.

Preventive conservation: looking to the future


The restoration of the Portrait of a Young Woman is not just an aesthetic intervention, but part of a long-term strategy for the preventive conservation of the works. This philosophy, adopted by the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, focuses on the constant care of the collection to ensure its preservation and transmission to future generations.

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WHERE

Museo Poldi Pezzoli. Via Manzoni 12, Milano

WHEN

October 14, 2024-January 31, 2025

RESTORERS IN THE LABORATORY

• Oct. 14, 2 to 5 p.m.

• Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• Oct. 17, 2 to 5 p.m.

• Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ENTRANCE

Full — € 14,00
Reduced Over 65 — € 10,00

GROUP RESERVATION

Reservations for groups are required online

HOURS

Wednesday – Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(last admission 5:00 p.m.)

CONTACTS

info@museopoldipezzoli.org

Institutional partner

Scientific Partner

Fondazione Bracco

Under the patronage of

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Museo Poldi Pezzoli in the centre of Milan, close to the Duomo Cathedral and the Scala Theatre, the Poldi Pezzoli Museum welcomes you! Opened in 1881, it was the house of the noble Milanese Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli (1822-1879). Avid art collector, he had gathered here paintings as well as sculptures, carpets, laces, arms and armour, jewellery, clocks, porcelain and glass.

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